Job 32:18
For I am full of discourse, The spirit in my bosom, presseth me on.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
In Context
17I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!
19Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.
Cross References
Psalms 39:3Hot was my heart within me, While I was musing, there was kindled a fire, I spake with my tongue!
Ezekiel 3:14So the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away,—and I went bitterly, in the rage of my spirit, but the hand of Yahweh upon me was strong.
2 Corinthians 5:13For, whether we have been beside ourselves, it hath been for God, or, whether we are sober-minded, it is for you.
Matthew Henry on Job 32:16-22
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. 16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;) 17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show mine opinion. 18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. 19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. 20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. 21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me… Read the whole commentary →